Fortinet FortiWLM vs Omada Access Points comparison

Fortinet and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.7, while TP-Link is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0. Fortinet holds a 2.4% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiWLM

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points compete in the wireless network management category. Fortinet seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and integration capabilities.

Features: Fortinet FortiWLM offers scalability, integrated security architecture, and a single-pane view for management. Its automated VLAN and SSID deployment are notable along with robust troubleshooting tools. Omada Access Points feature cost-effectiveness, compatibility with both wired and wireless technologies, and efficient centralized cloud management.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet could enhance its centralized management, improve pricing, and offer better integration with Apple products. Additional support for smaller businesses without mandatory contracts is also needed. Omada Access Points should improve speed, security, and stability, along with providing advanced APIs and better reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points are on-premises solutions. Fortinet provides robust technical support, but response times vary. Omada Access Points have average tech support, requiring escalation for complex issues. Fortinet is praised for comprehensive support, while Omada needs improvement in first-level support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet is considered cost-effective within its feature set, especially when part of a larger security framework, though pricing is higher than Omada's. Omada Access Points offer competitive one-time pricing with no recurring fees, appealing to smaller businesses seeking initial cost savings.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiWLM

Ranking in Wireless LAN

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Omada Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

16th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 2.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 4.0%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiWLM	2.4%
Omada Access Points	4.0%
Other	93.6%

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LuayHlaleh

Information Technology Team Lead at TechnoPeak

Offers robust network management with cost considerations for large deployments

Large enterprises typically invest in FortiAnalyzer, though our company and SMB clients don't require this analysis tool. We use Ekahau for floor planning and Wi-Fi coverage analysis rather than Fortinet FortiWLM's built-in features. Ekahau helps us perform site surveys and plan access point placement. Fortinet FortiWLM is a flexible and common solution in Dubai. It's one of the best-selling products, with Etisalat, the largest ISP, installing Fortinet FortiGate for approximately 70-80% of their clients. The solution offers different series to accommodate various needs. The triple radio model costs around $1,000 (3,500 dirham) and supports 40-50 connected devices. The 231F model suits smaller deployments of 20-25 devices. I rate Fortinet FortiWLM a seven out of ten. While it's an excellent solution, Cisco remains the market leader.

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reviewer1253430

Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions

Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The greatest advantage is the security fabric Fortinet offers."

"I find it easy to use, Fortinet FortiWLM is recognized easily, and it is easy to recognize for any device to add to the network."

"At the moment, particularly with the COVID-19 situation, the most valuable feature is probably the IPsec VPN, which is easy to implement with Fortinet."

"With Fortinet, there is a feature called Network-In-Control. It's the AP controller that decides what the clients are going to connect to... Even though your phone sees, let's say, two APs, since the wireless controller has visibility into and access across all the APs, it knows the best AP for the client to connect to. This way, the controller makes sure that none of the APs is over-crowded, and the spectrum is used properly."

"The product is a stable solution."

"I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires."

"The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection."

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"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."

"When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."

"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity."

"This product is easy to use."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

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Cons

"The pricing model can be improved to encourage use by small business and individuals and the hardware could stand to be redesigned."

"They need to do more with their marketing. That's what's wrong with them. Nobody knows they do all this other stuff. I love the product. For an enterprise-level system, you never have to explain why you're recommending Fortinet, whereas you might have to do that if you want to use the Ubiquiti Professional or the new Netgear line, but you don't have to explain Fortinet. It has been remarkable to work with."

"In terms of improvements, the price is higher than I would like. A reduction in pricing would be beneficial."

"The platform's pricing needs improvement."

"There are currently issues with Fortinet's software quality."

"This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment."

"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation."

"The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."

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"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."

"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."

"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."

"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."

"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."

"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced."

"Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."

"Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."

"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"The solution is fairly priced."

"In the last few years, due in part to the impact of COVID on the market, Fortinet has increased its prices by 35 percent."

"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"The solution is expensive. I give the solution a one out of ten for the price."

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"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."

"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

10%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

Regarding functionality, a lower price for Fortinet FortiWLM would be better, but it's difficult. Regarding the integration with other vendors, we try to buy only products from a single vendor to a...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

The price could be reduced by 20%. In Dubai, UniFi costs 700 dirham for the UniFi Pro 7th generation. For Fortinet FortiWLM, a similar model would cost around 1,300 dirham. If this price was reduce...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiWLM?

Our customers' main use cases for Fortinet FortiWLM come from three classes. We have clients that pay attention to the cost, and we have customers that pay attention to security, such as in the DIF...

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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

Overview

Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

Fortinet

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

TP-Link

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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